Dr Kakhki obtained his PhD in Animal Nutrition from the University of Guelph, where his research focused on poultry nutritional physiology, with particular emphasis on the role of n-3 fatty acids in skeletal development and their effects on egg production and egg quality. He subsequently gained experience in research and development within the animal feed industry. He is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Veterinary Biomedicine, where his research activities focus on poultry nutrition and nutritional physiology. His research interests include the development of evidence-based nutritional strategies for poultry and understanding how diet interacts with physiology to influence health and production outcomes.

I am always open to receiving applications for research internships in my laboratory. Interested applicants are asked to briefly describe their research interests and the skills they hope to gain through the internship. International internship candidates should indicate whether they have their own sources of funding. Applications may be submitted at any time and will be reviewed based on laboratory availability.

Daniela Rubio Serrano (2025). Universitat Politècnica de València, Valencia, Spain.

M.Sc. Thesis: The effect of Lysomax emulsifiers (Standard and Premium) alone and in combination with E484 on broiler performance and fat digestibility

Juan Felipe Morales Guarin (2023). Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain.

M.Sc. Thesis: Effect of digestible Lysine: Energy ratio on controlling egg weight to improve eggshell quality in Lohmann birds during 80 to 100 weeks of age

Marc Estivill Marin (2022). University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain.

M.Sc. Thesis: Controlling egg weight by dietary amino acids to improve eggshell quality in ISA Brown hens from 62 to 74 weeks of age

Begoña Sánchez-Cruzado (2025). Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Madrid, Spain,

B.Sc. Effect of including oleic acid sources (sunflower and safflower oil) on the productive performance of broiler chickens

Doctoral Dissertation: Effect of beak trimming at hatch and the inclusion of oat hulls in the diet on growth performance, feed preference, exploratory pecking behavior, gastrointestinal tract traits, and egg production of brown egg pullets and laying hens. Dr. Jihed Ben Mabrouk. Adviser: Gonzalo González Mateos, Polytechnic University of Madrid